POMEGRANATE: WINTER’S MIRACLE WORKER
November is National Pomegranate Month and with good reason. Called the “miracle fruit,†pomegranates are chock full of health and restorative powers and beauty companies are taking notice. From acne to anti-aging to sun protection, the benefits of pomegranate are far reaching due to its bounty of vitamins B5 and C, potassium, antioxidants, and polyphenols. Pomegranate seed oil—considered as an “elixir of youthâ€â€”contains punicic acid, an omega 5 fatty acid, which helps regenerate cell growth. Together these elements enhance skin longevity, promote healthy skin, and slow down the process of aging. With all of these great benefits, it’s no wonder
8 WAYS TO REPAIR END OF SUMMER HAIR
Ah August. It’s vacation time—that wonderful time of year when we can get away with not turning on the blowdryer, sporting beachy waves, wearing sleek ponytails and pulling hair up in cute top knots. But, for many of us summer, even late summer, can be a drag on our hair with uncontrollable frizz, fried strands and washed out color.
“For your hair, summer isn’t as much fun as it is for you. It especially suffers from sun exposure, so the less additional heat you apply, the better,” says Dr. Gary L. Marder, founder of Marder Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Here, we break down the season’s most popular hair problems and ways to k
GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – AME & LULU BEACH BAG WITH 7 SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
This week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY celebrates a day at the beach. We have one Ame & Lulu beach bag filled with 7 fragrance, face and body products that you can use now and all year long. It’s actually quite a deal. Altogether, this beauty giveaway is valued at $285!!!
The beach bag measures 15″ L x 16″ H x 6″ D and boasts a jaunty black and white print with red trim – great for carrying your gear to the beach or shopping in the city. Plus it’s loaded with must-have beauty items including:
Clinique Happy Summer Spray – a special limited edition interpretation of Clinique Happy created just for summer 2012.
St. Tropez Instant Glow Mousse – a lightweight body br
TURN THE CLOCK BACK ON YOUR HAIR
Lines and wrinkles and grays OH MY! Big time bummer! It started for me when I turned 30, but my aunt was completely silver by the time she was old enough to drink at a bar. Hair color changes as we age, turning gray and then white through a process called achromotrichia. We’re all going to go through it. By the age of 40, nearly 50% of Americans have some wiry strands that seem to have a mind of their own. Some people are actually born with gray hair because of a genetic quirk. So get ready for the inevitable with this roundup of products that can help keep your tresses looking youthful and vibrant.
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